South Bank's winter pop-ups

We love a good pop-up here in South Bank, and this winter we’ve got more than ever to keep your entertained!

From interactive shows to rooftop bars and those iconic riverside snow globes, here’s your essential rundown of the season’s best pop-ups – and when to catch them.

SOUTHBANK CENTRE WINTER MARKET

WHEN: 2 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (closed 25 and 31 Dec)
WHERE: On the Queen's Walk beneath Hungerford Bridge (next to the Southbank Centre)
WHAT IS IT? A classic Christmas market experience

The festive season simply wouldn’t be the same without Southbank Centre’s annual Christmas market! This year there’s a great choice of tasty food on sale from the quaint chalet stalls under Hungerford Bridge, plus a variety of mulled wine, hot chocolates and hot ciders available from the open-air pop-up bars, as well as an array of quirky gift stalls.

Photo by Mickey Lee for South Bank London

BETWEEN THE BRIDGES

WHEN: Until Sun 20 Dec 2026
WHERE: Next to Jubilee Gardens and Hungerford Bridge, entrance on the Queen's Walk
WHAT IS IT? A maze of connected indoor and outdoor beer halls, bars and food trucks

Between the Bridges has had its annual festive makeover and returns with the Electric Winter party extravaganza lighting up the South Bank. Feast on tasty street food from the food trucks in the courtyard, cosy up with mulled wine in the winter garden bar, shop the pop-up SoLo Christmas Craft Fair on Sundays (from 15 Nov) and party hard to the very best Christmas bangers and sparkling drag acts in the two huge, festively decorated beer halls.

JIMMY’S FIRE & FROMAGE

WHEN: 2 Nov 2026 – 5 Jan 2027
WHERE: On the Queen's Walk next to Waterloo Bridge (opposite the Southbank Centre skatepark)
WHAT IS IT? A delicious Alpine pop-up dining experience

At Jimmy’s Alpine-inspired Fire & Fromage pop-up right on the riverside next to Southbank Centre there are firepits for toasting marshmallows and a mouthwatering menu of Alpine-inspired street food like schnitzels and raclette burgers, plus fantastic wintery cocktails and of course the best mulled wine. For a special treat book a table in the cabin and indulge in a decadent fondue to share.